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First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £550 starting from June 2024.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988.

Topics

rent determinationassured periodic tenancy

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

Under the Housing Act 1988, Section 14 allows a tenant under an assured tenancy to apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the rent based on what a willing landlord might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. The application can be made if the rent has not been previously determined under this section and if less than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy.

Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.

📖 Technical summary

The Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.

📜 Headnote Official document

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent at £550 effective from June 2024.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First Tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00EJ/MNR/2024/0171

Notice of the Tribunal Decision and Register of Rents under Assured Periodic Tenancies (Section 14 Determination)

Housing Act 1988 Section 14

Address of Premises

The Tribunal members were [ADDRESS], St Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland [POSTCODE]

J A Platt J Fraser

Landlord [NAME] & [RESPONDENT]

PO Box 432 Scarborough [POSTCODE]

Tenant Mr [APPELLANT] & Mrs [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £550 Per Calendar month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3 & 4)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 12 June 2024

3. The amount included for services is: Not applicable

4. Date assured tenancy commenced 12 October 2017

5. Rental period Monthly

6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per S11 Landlord & Tenant Act 1985

7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord

NA

8. Description of premises

2 Bedroom semi-detached bungalow

Chairman J A Platt Date of Decision 22 July 2024

📊 How courts decide similar cases

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988.
  • The tenant is entitled to a register of rents under an assured periodic tenancy as per section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
  • The tenant is entitled to a determination of rent under an assured periodic tenancy according to the Housing Act 1988.
  • The tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988.
  • The tenant is entitled to a determination of rent under an assured periodic tenancy in accordance with the Housing Act 1988.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

It decided the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy.

Who was involved?

The tenant and the landlord were involved.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988 to determine the rent.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988 was applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument about the appropriate rent level under the Housing Act was crucial.

Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?

The decision was for the tenant.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

Someone in a similar situation can seek a rent determination through the First-tier Tribunal.

What evidence or documents mattered?

Evidence regarding the property and the tenancy agreement was considered.

Can a decision like this be appealed?

Yes, decisions like this can be appealed to a higher court.

Is it worth getting a solicitor for a case like this?

It is recommended to get advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.

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